The Khonsari Law Firm Blog

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Police Stops: Your Legal Rights

Police stops can be tense situations that result in serious legal repercussions when handled poorly. In order to get through these encounters safely, it is important to know what rights you have, and how to exercise them properly. What to Do if You’re Pulled Over Find a safe place to stop: The last thing that you want to do is put your [...]

Rohom Khonsari August 10, 2018

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Avoiding White-Collar Crime: Tips for Business Owners and Managers

When thinking about business-related thefts, most managers and business owners consider shoplifting, burglaries, and robberies the main source of loss. Nobody wants to think about his own employees engaging in such acts, but studies show that employees cause over 40 percent of all business related theft. According to CNBC, businesses in America los [...]

Rohom Khonsari August 6, 2018

Were You Arrested for DUI Over the Summer Holiday Weekend?

The Fourth of July is a popular summer travel holiday in Florida and across the United States. You can bet, however, that in the days leading up to the holiday, as well as on the Fourth itself, heavy DUI enforcement will be underway. In order to be arrested and charged with a Florida DUI, a police officer must determine that your normal faculti [...]

Rohom Khonsari July 27, 2018

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What Can Happen if I Violate the Terms of My Probation?

If you have been found guilty of a crime in the State of Florida, a judge may choose to sentence you to probation instead of jail time. The primary purpose of probation is to allow criminal defendants time to rehabilitate themselves. Probation is often significantly preferable to incarceration and comes with various conditions, depending on th [...]

Rohom Khonsari July 25, 2018

What Are Florida Sex Crimes?

Sex crimes are serious business in the State of Florida. If you are charged with and convicted of a Florida sex crime, a judge could sentence you to fines and jail time. Moreover, you may be required to register as an offender on the Florida Sex Offender Registry. This is a lifetime registry, and being on it can make it extremely difficult for [...]

Rohom Khonsari July 23, 2018

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What Constitutes the Crime of Burglary?

In Florida, a guilty finding or conviction for burglary can land you in jail. In St. Petersburg criminal cases, the State—or the prosecution—has the burden of proof. The State must be able to show that you satisfied certain elements and that you committed the crime of burglary beyond a reasonable doubt. Thankfully, burglary, like other cri [...]

Rohom Khonsari July 20, 2018

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How Can I Defend Against a Sex Crime Charge?

A sex crime conviction—and even a charge or arrest—has the potential to ruin your life. As soon as the police begin investigating you for participating in a sex crime, your life will change. Taking the potential penalties out of the equation, a sex crime arrest, charge, or conviction is extremely humiliating and will likely affect your pers [...]

Rohom Khonsari July 18, 2018

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What Qualifies as Self-Defense in Florida?

Lawful self-defense in Florida may consist of deadly force or non-deadly force, depending upon the circumstances. The purpose of self-defense is to excuse otherwise unlawful conduct that was “reasonably necessary” to prevent another person from using imminent, unlawful force. Under the law, self-defense is a complete defense. In other words [...]

Rohom Khonsari July 16, 2018

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How Can I Defend against a DUI Manslaughter Charge?

If you are found guilty or convicted of DUI manslaughter in the State of Florida, you can be subject to serious criminal fines, prison time, and other penalties. However, there are several legal defenses to a DUI manslaughter charge that may be available to exonerate you. A DUI manslaughter charge is serious business, and time may be of the es [...]

Rohom Khonsari July 13, 2018

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What Are the Different Types of Theft Charges in Florida?

Under Florida law, theft is an umbrella term that is used to describe a variety of separate crimes. Theft crimes always involve some sort of property. In Florida, theft crimes include stealing, larceny, conversion, and misappropriation of property. In order to prove that someone committed theft, the prosecution has the burden of proof. If you [...]

Rohom Khonsari July 11, 2018